The first photo of the crystal of the new Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (Arrow Lake-S) has appeared on the network. In particular, the flagship model of the Core Ultra 9 285K processor with the heat-dissipating cover removed, its back and front sides were captured in the frame.
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Judging by the photo, Intel did not spare any sealant to secure the thermal distribution cover of the processor to the chip. However, a much more interesting detail in the image is the Core Ultra 9 285K processor die, or rather its set of crystals. Unlike Raptor Lake, Arrow Lake-S has a tile (chiplet) structure, consistent with earlier schematic images.
Arrow Lake-S processors use four chiplets (tiles). This will be the first time Intel has used this configuration for its desktop processor chips. The set includes a chiplet with integrated graphics, a SoC chiplet, a chiplet with processor cores, and an I/O die. It is noteworthy that the crystal also contains two dummy crystals. In addition, another chip with interconnects is used in the bottom layer – all the chiplets visible in the photo are mounted on it.
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Some time ago, a diagram of Arrow Lake-S processors also appeared on the network, which was shared by user Jaykihn.
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Intel will officially unveil the new Arrow Lake-S series of processors on October 10. The company confirmed this information to the press, but not publicly.